Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Undergraduate courses
UCAS CODE: B940

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Lanarkshire Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


OVERVIEW

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science are designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed to play a vital role in modern healthcare provision. These two degrees have been developed to provide a pathway to help you become a professional biomedical scientist. Both degrees have been developed in partnership with the National Health Service; both are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), and the BSc Applied Biomedical Science degree is also approved by the HCPC. Entry to the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science programme is through a competitive selection process after Year 2 of study on the Biomedical Science programme. Biomedical Sciences is a key subject area encompassing all areas of biology related to human health and disease. This highly topical, dynamic area is continually advancing, contributing important benefits to the health of individuals, and the nation. This degree will provide you with a broad understanding of the scientific basis of human health and disease. In addition to your developed knowledge in biomedical science, you will be prepared for roles which require you exercise professionalism, independent thought, personal responsibility and decision-making in complex and unpredictable circumstancesThe degree is underpinned by a number of related sciences, including: biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics and information technology. You will then progress to study more advanced biomedical science subjects including: biochemistry, human anatomy, physiology, genetics, immunology, microbiology etc. Biomedical scientists play an essential role in the identification of diseases and improving the provision of healthcare; this degree prepares you for a rewarding and exciting career in this field.


PRACTICAL FOCUS

You may have the opportunity to undertake a period of placement in employment after the third year of your programme. Through a competitive process students can undertake a clinical placement in an NHS laboratory in Term 3 of Third Year. This is compulsory for award of BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science. As part of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme, we also have opportunities to work in the West of Scotland with commercial research organisations. These components would be completed as part of optional work-related modules in third year (20, 40 or 60 credit modules). It is also possible for you to undertake a year out in an approved laboratory to graduate with a BSc Honours Biomedical Science 'with sandwich'. These placements are subject to availability.


PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. The BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – conditions apply, see our website.


CAREER PROSPECTS


Jobs

UWS Biomedical Science graduates are well qualified to enter a range of related clinical professions, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities, including NHS Hospital laboratories, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Services laboratories, Health Protection Agency laboratories as well as research and development laboratories for the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and food sectors. Some of our graduates also pursue careers in primary and secondary teaching.


Further Study

UWS Biomedical Science graduates can continue their studies to MSc and PhD level. Some graduates undertake further study in related disciplines including pharmacy, medicine and dentistry.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

Information not available

Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

Choose a qualification

Scottish Higher : BBBB

Including Biology or Human Biology

VIEW MORE

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    71st out of 81 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    119 55%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    70th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.08 82%

    8th

Suggested courses

Sheffield Hallam University
SIMILAR RANKING

Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

Biomedical Sciences league table

70
Coventry University
MOST VIEWED

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

University league table

69

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!